There's no High Dynamic Range (HDR) mode on the 808 PureView, while this area is where the iPhone 4S usually shines. It's no surprise then, that the 808 PureView fails to perform here, creating an underexposed image overall. However, the 808 PureView does have a bracketing mode instead, a feature found in most dSLRs. You can take a maximum of five images at up to +/-2 stops, then process them into HDR photos using additional software.
If you take lots of HDR shots, it's probably best to stick with the iPhone or consider the HTC One X. The HTC handset performed well in HDR capture in our camera shootout against the iPhone 4S.
Overall, the argument of whether the Nokia 808 PureView is able to beat the Apple iPhone 4S' camera boils down to individual preferences. The Nokia 808 PureView delivers sharper and less grainy images, which is great if you print out a lot of your photos. The iPhone 4S delivers better colors and has the added advantage of an HDR mode.
We'll be spending more time with the Nokia handset and taking more photos, so do look out for a full review soon. In the meantime, find out five things you should know about PureView technology and why size matters.
Photo & caption by Jacqueline Seng/CNET Asia
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